How to get from Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and metro?

From Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the D40 bus from 7 St Nw+H St NW station to 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

30min$4.75
Metro - RED
Bus - D40D40
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7 St Nw+H St NW
    ID 1001132
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D40D40
    Wait for bus
    D40
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000880
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Silver Spring to National Mall by metro

Take one direct metro from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington: take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

30min$4.25
Metro - RED
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to National Mall

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 9.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Mall

To check the bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Mall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) and destination (National Mall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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From Silver Spring to National Mall by metro

Take one direct metro from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington: take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

30min$4.25
Metro - RED
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line D40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near National Mall in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to National Mall by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and National Mall in Washington by metro and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to National Mall?

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • When is the last train from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The last train from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to National Mall in Washington is the Brunswick - Washington line. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 4:48 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The first metro from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to National Mall in Washington is Red. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 1:10 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The last bus from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to National Mall in Washington is the 16 St line. It leaves the Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy stop at 11:21 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The ride from Silver Spring to National Mall costs $4.75.

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